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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Maine

Spectrum is the largest internet provider in Maine, offering mostly cable internet and some fiber-to-the-home service from Sanford to Madawaska. Consolidated Communications is your go-to DSL internet supplier, although it has some fiber internet in places like Bangor and Portland. GoNetspeed also has DSL and fiber internet, but it's far less available than Consolidated. If you can't get wired internet, your fixed wireless options include T-Mobile, UScellular, Redzone Wireless, Wireless Partners, and a few others

Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars from customers in Maine.

That ranks Maine 42nd nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.

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Internet customer satisfaction in Maine

 3.6/5 average customer satisfaction rating
 42nd national ranking for customer satisfaction

$83.89 average price per payment for internet, per household

80.6% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs

3.6/5 average customer service rating of internet services

3.7/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide

Population:
1,359,677 people

2.32 average people per household

$57,767 average income per household

50 average age per household

54% of population employed

90

4% higher than national average

Ranked 15th nationally

80

8% higher than national average

Ranked 30th nationally

98%

13% higher than national average

Ranked 27th nationally

83%

6% higher than national average

Ranked 15th nationally

Average download speed
110 Mbps

19.55% lower than national average
Ranks 38th nationally

Average upload speed
71.8 Mbps

22.83% higher than national average
Ranks 7th nationally
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Fastest internet providers in Maine

Provider Avg download speed Avg upload speed Availability Order online
Consolidated Communications 163.48 Mbps 176.06 Mbps 79.99% View Plans for Consolidated Communications
XFINITY 135.85 Mbps 37.21 Mbps 95.78% View Plans for Xfinity
Spectrum 85.64 Mbps 12.2 Mbps 48.9% View Plans for Spectrum
Breezeline 76.71 Mbps 24.03 Mbps 66.96% View Plans for Breezeline
Starlink 53.78 Mbps 4.39 Mbps 99% View Plans for Starlink
98% of people in Maine have access to 100Mbps or faster broadband, ranking 27th nationally.

Internet by tech type

Internet tech type Avg download speed % of people with access % availability Learn more
5G Home 237.67 Mbps 90.44% 60.95% See all providers for 5G Home
Cable 1026.01 Mbps 95.09% 59.08% See all providers for Cable
DSL 167.44 Mbps 98.15% 86.71% See all providers for DSL
Fiber 679 Mbps 80.46% 83.77% See all providers for Fiber
Fixed Wireless 33.08 Mbps 79.94% 63.95% See all providers for Fixed Wireless
Satellite 209.43 Mbps 96.58% 97.13% See all providers for Satellite

Best cities for internet in Maine

Cities in Maine with the fastest internet

City Avg download speed Avg upload speed Fiber availability Fastest provider
Kittery 166.02 Mbps 25.34 Mbps 100% Consolidated Communications
Bangor 159.58 Mbps 87.31 Mbps 53% Consolidated Communications
Biddeford 158.35 Mbps 55.29 Mbps 100% Consolidated Communications
Portland 157.75 Mbps 102.13 Mbps 74% Consolidated Communications
Waterville 156.93 Mbps 28.85 Mbps 98% Consolidated Communications
Lewiston 145.77 Mbps 14.74 Mbps 76% Consolidated Communications
Saco 143.14 Mbps 56.23 Mbps 100% Consolidated Communications
Kennebunk 142.25 Mbps 26.5 Mbps 100% Communications 1 Network, Inc.

Kittery is the best city in Maine for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Bangor and Biddeford also earn top rankings, according to our data.

The most connected cities in Maine

City Population Percent with access to high speed internet Percent with access to fiber internet Percent with access to 3+ providers
Old Town 7,458 100% 100% 100%
Bangor 31,705 100% 100% 100%
Hampden 7,759 100% 100% 100%
Liberty 884 100% 100% 100%
Eddington 2,433 100% 100% 100%
Ellsworth 8,478 100% 100% 100%
Monroe 1,079 100% 100% 100%
New Gloucester 5,705 100% 100% 100%

Old Town is the most internet-connected city in Maine. Old Town makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Old Town's residents also have access to three or more internet providersā€”an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Bangor and Hampden also make it to the top of our list.

Top cities in Maine

Portland

Population: 68,280

Median income: $75,145

157.75 Mbps
avg. download speed

102.13 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

100% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
Consolidated Communications

Lewiston

Population: 37,577

Median income: $48,069

145.77 Mbps
avg. download speed

14.74 Mbps
avg. upload speed

98.79% have access to high speed internet

98.79% have access to fiber internet

98.79% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
Consolidated Communications

Bangor

Population: 31,705

Median income: $74,970

159.58 Mbps
avg. download speed

87.31 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

100% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
Consolidated Communications

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Methodology

HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.

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